Harmonious Beef and Mushroom Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

A deeply comforting stew featuring tender beef and earthy mushrooms simmered in a rich, herb-infused broth for a weeknight favorite. This American-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 145 minutes, pairs beef stew meat, cremini mushrooms, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs beef stew meat dry with paper towels; season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, then brown meat in batches for 5 minutes per side; set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 2 medium sliced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 2 tbsp all-purpose flour over vegetables, stirring to combine. Gradually pour in 3 cups beef broth while whisking to avoid lumps.
4. Step 4: Return beef to pot with 8 oz cremini mushrooms, 1 tsp fresh thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 2 hours until beef is fork-tender.
5. Step 5: Remove lid, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot with crusty bread.